Rapido Trimarans

Six reasons why Rapido sets the global benchmark for performance cruising:

1. Who designs and builds a Rapido?

A premium vessel demands an elite pedigree. Rapido trimarans are designed by world leaders Morrelli & Melvin and constructed by advanced carbon specialists Triac Composites. See Pedigree & Engineering.

2. Is true ocean safety really built in, or just added on?

Safety is fundamental. Every model meets or exceeds CE Category A standards for ocean sailing. Each Rapido is engineered with a rigid carbon foam sandwich matrix, multiple watertight bulkheads, and dedicated emergency survival systems. See Safety Without Compromise.

3. What gives a Rapido its performance and offshore confidence?

True performance is defined by control, not drama. By pairing advanced carbon engineering with an inherently stable trimaran platform, easily managed sail plans, and motion-dampening asymmetric C-foils, Rapido delivers high-average ocean speeds that always feel remarkably safe, predictable, and composed for short-handed crews. See Controlled Performance.

4. Can a high-performance trimaran still feel luxurious and spacious?

Rapido shatters the myth that performance requires cramped quarters. We optimize the massive geometric footprint of the platform to deliver the space and stability for roast lamb dinners at sea (for example…), wide-open panoramic interiors, extensive blue-water stowage, and expansive trampoline decks. See Spacious by Design.

5. How do Rapido trimarans transform comfort on long ocean passages?

While traditional monohulls heel at an exhausting 20–35°, a Rapido maintains a steady, civilized 5–10°. This stable equilibrium significantly reduces susceptibility to motion sickness, counters crew fatigue, and makes daily life aboard vastly more comfortable. See Stability & Comfort.

6. How does Rapido achieve true sustainability in yachting?

True sustainability doesn’t start on deck with solar panels; it starts underneath with a lightweight, efficient hull. That is why light winds drive a Rapido when other vessels turn to propellers. Furthermore, our consistent, wind-driven speeds make hydro-regeneration exceptionally effective, generating massive amounts of clean power directly from your movement through the water. See Sustainable by Nature.

Discover the Rapido Advantage

RT40

RT50

RT60

R500 ECO Power Cat

R40 Racer

RT53XS

R63

Custom - outsourced autoclave-cured prepreg carbon parts.

Custom: autoclave-cured carbon parts.

Step Aboard: Experience the Rapido Difference

Launch our interactive 360° tour of the Rapido 50 to see Rapido’s exceptional visibility (safety) and comfort:

Uncommon Scale: An interior with the openness of a yacht several feet longer, the detail that invariably catches first-time guests off guard.
Panoramic Watch: Step down from the helm for a cuppa without ever losing your 360° view.
Near-Level Sailing: A modest 5–10° platform means that under sail, your cuppa still stays put on the bench.

Interactive 3D Tour

“You feel safe as you have incredible visibility from the helm seat. You can even see all four corners of the boat. The Rapido 60 also turns on a sixpence, like a monohull!"

Stephen Bourne, Rapido 60 #01, Ineffable.

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“She is fast and everyone gets this. It’s easy – and did I mention fun? The miles tick by effortlessly."

Jaz Love, Rapido 60 #02, Romanza.

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“We are back. Very fast crossing: 42 hours 39 minutes from latitude Deception Island to latitude Cape Horn (420NM, average speed, 9.84 knots)." Crossing Drake Passage from Antarctica.

Aldo Fumagalli, Rapido 53XS, Picomole.

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More Owners’ Testimonials

IN THE PRESS

“With all the validated high-tech processes that Morrelli & Melvin put into the Rapido’s design, the boat is a true game changer."

— Sail Magazine, Professional Review

Read Summary & Insights

“And boy, was the Rapido fun to sail! … We skipped along at close to 8 knots. For a shorthanded crew, sailhandling… is pretty simple."

— Boat of the Year Judging Panel, Expert Review

Read the Performance Review

“Through high-precision composite construction… and production standards normally seen in elite racing programs, Triac ensures each Rapido is built to exceptional levels of accuracy, strength and reliability."

— The Report Magazine, International Institute of Marine Surveying (IIMS)

Read Surveyor & Build Summary